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When you think of conflict at work, what comes to mind? Wouldn’t it be great to have a relatively simple…
From previous blogs you know that The Collaboration Effect ® is all about connecting relationships, actively…
We all have conflict every day at work, at home and in life. Did you ever stop to think that conflict…
The key elements of words, tone and body language (including facial expressions) have been commented in…
There are times at work when you have to deal with difficult people and negotiations at the same time.…
You may think texts are for the young and new entries into the work force. You may think texts don’t belong…
There is a lot written about trust and why trust is important. What is true is if you don’t have trust with…
This article addresses how to prepare and what questions to ask when involved in a facilitation, negotiation…
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Two sources with five and seven ethical principles for negotiations in business were explored to give you…
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Closure is not an add on at the end. Instead to have a successful closure, begin with the end in mind. What…
It sounds to easy, but really the best communicators know when to keep their mouths shut and really listen.…
Have you ever thought about the tactics from beginning to end that are involved with a negotiation? This…
Cognitive bias is defined as “a systemic error in thinking that impacts one’s choices and judgments”. We are…